Trailer Tech Apprentice — Growth Path to Technician

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Tool allowance

Health insurance from day one

Life and disability insurance

PTO 13 days first year

9 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Motor Carrier Act Exempt

FMCSA qualification support

Job summary

XPO Logistics, Inc. seeks a Technician Specialist in Carlisle, PA to join our maintenance team. You’ll assist with trailer inspections, brake replacements, and routine repairs to keep equipment in safe, shipping-ready condition.

You’ll work alongside experienced shop personnel and log job times and parts on repair orders. The role provides hands-on training toward FMCSA qualifications, a uniform program, tool allowance, health and life insurance from day one, 13 days of PTO in year one, 9

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required and basic mechanical skills.
• Basic computer skills for documenting maintenance, service, and repair.
• Able to perform safety inspections and prepare safety documentation.
• Desire to become a Technician Level 1 and progress.
• Willing to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends.
• High school diploma or equivalent; prior mechanical training or experience; own basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with trailer inspections and brake replacements to meet FMCSA requirements.
• Complete component replacements and perform maintenance, service, and repairs on trailers.
• Work with shop technicians on minor trailer repairs.
• Enter job times and parts on repair orders to track activities.
• Operate specialized tooling and vehicles and keep the work area safe and clean.
• Report any damage or unsafe conditions to management; interact with operations/sh shop management.

Skills

Driver's license

Mechanical skills

Computer skills

Safety inspections

Trailer mechanic aspiration

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mechanical training or experience

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

XPO Logistics, Inc. seeks a Technician Specialist in Carlisle, PA to join our maintenance team. You’ll assist with trailer inspections, brake replacements, and routine repairs to keep equipment in safe, shipping-ready condition.

You’ll work alongside experienced shop personnel and log job times and parts on repair orders. The role provides hands-on training toward FMCSA qualifications, a uniform program, tool allowance, health and life insurance from day one, 13 days of PTO in year one, 9